VNL Schweiz is currently searching for a motivated and commitet assistant (40-60%). The Verein Netzwerk Logistik Schweiz is a National Thematic Network (NTN) for logistics and supply chain Management. More about the VNL

Join the ENRICH Community and become one of the 30 certified ENRICH Soft Landing Zones in China!

ENRICH Soft Landing Zones are European or Chinese business support organisations based in China which are going to be certified through ENRICH Innovation Support Certification service. This number of organisations in China, across many provinces, will be able to provide a comprehensive set of services enabling European RDI organisations to access the Chinese market and develop long-term partnerships.

Getting the ENRICH Soft Landing Zones status will enable the applicants to acquire credibility as an organisation that through constant monitoring pursues continuous improvement, to gain recognition among the EU-China research and innovation ecosystem as well as to have a higher visibility when attracting European companies and researchers with innovation potential.

Did you come up if an idea for developing your research result into a marketable product? Bridge Proof of concept provides financial support for young researchers, which want to refine and test their idea. The projects funded can include all kinds of innovations from all research areas.

Eligibility criteria:

You can apply for a BRIDGE Proof of Concept project regardless of discipline if you meet the following criteria:

Your institution has assured you of their support for the duration of the project.

You have gained research experience while studying for your bachelor's or master's degree, which you obtained no more than four years ago

or

You are on course to complete your doctoral studies within the next six months or less

You are a working as a postdoctoral researcher, having obtained your doctorate no more than four years ago

You submit your proposal as an individual and not as part of a group

Bridge Proof of Concept will cover your salary and any costs directly linked to the execution of the project up to max. CHF 130’000 per year

The ENRICH in the USA Network which has been launched in San Francisco will provide information and support services to EU innovators and researchers wishing to expand their activities to the US. It focuses on accelerating access to the US innovation ecosystem and maximizing growth opportunities.

The services of ENRICH USA Network include:

Bootcamps

Innovation tours

"Match and Pitch" events

Soft landing hubs

The soft landing hubs are available to companies selected following competitive calls for applications.The next calls will be published here on February 22

The network, led by the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) and the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA), is funded with a grant from the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme, and it is the third of the three networks to be launched under the ENRICH initiative. ENRICH is a global network of centres and hubs focused on promoting the internationalisation of European science, technology and innovation (STI) in Brazil (ENRICH in Brazil), China (ENRICH in China), and the USA (ENRICH in the USA).

ENRICH in China is organising its 2nd Webinar – “How to manage IPR in China”, that will happen on February 5th. The Webinar will address the recent trends on the Chinese IPR System and IPR Protection in China. There will also be the opportunity of getting to know how ENRICH in China can connect you to the country. To have access to the agenda and to register, please click here

2nd Sino-Swiss Women’s Forum took place on 16. November 2017 in Chengdu, China. This event was organised by Swiss-Chinese Association, French Section and has been greatly supported by Chinese governmental and provincial organisations. 200 women entrepreneurs from China and Switzerland participated in this fruitful event. EUrelations represented ENRICH China (www.eucentres.eu/china) at the forum. ENRICH is dedicated to provide special services and most effective support to women in business and academia. This forum is an excellent opportunity and start for our intended world-wide ENRICH-Women activities.

ENRICH Innovation Tour to China

Open Position at VNL Schweiz

Call for Application: ENRICH China soft landing zone

Bridge: Proof of Concept for young researchers

Launch of the ENRICH USA Network

Call for Participation: 2nd ENRICH Webinar

Call for Registration: European Funding and Innovation Programs - Chances for SMEs